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Early release prisoners facing street homelessness, probation staff warn

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Early release prisoners facing street homelessness, probation staff warn
来源: World news | The Guardian

Charities say situation exposes ‘fatal flaw’ in Andy Burnham’s plan to end rough sleeping in England by Christmas In just four days James is facing the prospect of sleeping on the street. He was released from prison in August and given temporary probation accommodation in Somerse

Charities say situation exposes ‘fatal flaw’ in Andy Burnham’s plan to end rough sleeping in England by Christmas In just four days James is facing the prospect of sleeping on the street. He was released from prison in August and given temporary probation accommodation in Somerset, but that is about to expire and he has nowhere to go. “It is scary,” the 37-year-old said.

“I am not asking for special treatment. But literally nowhere wants to help – I have contacted MPs, solicitors, probation and the council. I am quite tempted to just get myself recalled to prison because it is November.

It is cold.” Continue reading...

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